Political Science Archive

27.1 Introduction 27.2 Gandhism 27.3 Pacifism 27.3.1 Non-violence and Power 27.3.2 Believers vs. Pacifists i) Passive resistance: ii) Satyagraha: 27.3.3 The Non-Violent Society 27.3.4 The Government 27.3.5 The Power of Non-Violence Non-violence as active force: Matchless bravery: Exercise in faith: Non-violence as science (Ahimsa): Hate the sin, not the sinner: 27.3.6 The Technique of Non-violent…

26.1 Introduction 26.2 Types of Feminism Three conventional streams: Stream Core Argument Liberal Feminism Works within the liberal state framework; argues that concepts of equality, freedom, and justice are inadequate until the gender dimension is included. Socialist Feminism Links women’s oppression to class society; draws from Marxist analysis while critiquing its gender-blindness. Radical Feminism Theorises…

25.1 Introduction 25.2 Fascism — Meaning and Ideational Profile 25.3 The Fascist Worldview 25.3.1 Core Ideas Irrationalism Racialism Statism — Drive Towards a Corporate State Elitism 25.3.2 Operational Dynamics Centralisation and Concentration of Power Single Party Absolute Leadership Additional Operational Features 25.4 Fascism and Challenges to Contemporary Life 25.5 Fascism — An Evaluation 25.6 Summary…

24.1 Multiculturalism: The Concept Most countries today are internally plural — they have people of different religions, races, and cultures living within their boundaries. The central question multiculturalism poses and seeks to answer: How can these diverse communities be treated as equals within the framework of democracy? Multiculturalism begins with the understanding that granting equal…

23.1 Introduction Nationalism is an important social and political phenomenon that involves the making of nations and nation-states into a definable identity. As a normative doctrine, it emphasises the importance of nations in explaining historical developments and analysing contemporary politics. It claims that “national character” is a pervasive factor differentiating human beings and asserts that…

22.1 Introduction Religion has traditionally been one of the major components of national identity — sometimes its most prominent feature. Almost every state comprises groups having faith in one religion or another (Northern Ireland: Protestants and Catholics; Sri Lanka: Christian Tamils and Buddhist Sinhalese; India: Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians) and even within a particular religion…